John Bertram (Bert) Press

John Bertram (Bert) Press, age 85, long-time resident of Minneapolis and Edina, died on January 24, 2016. Bert was preceded in death by his wife of almost 58 years, Truen; parents, Sam and Alice Dorf Press; his sister, Evelyn Lehman; and his brother, Louis. Bert is survived by his two children, Rita (David) Juda and Steven Press (Jody Cohen Press) and two grandchildren, Phillip Juda and Allison Juda.
Bert was born and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota, and graduated from Eveleth Junior College, where he was the Captain of the football team and the President of the Letterman’s Club. He served in the United States Army where he graduated from the U.S. Army Finance School, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Law Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Minnesota. He practiced law in Minneapolis for 43 years, conscientiously handling a wide variety of matters for clients from diverse backgrounds.
Bert was the president of the Twin Cities Iron Rangers Association, founder and past president of the Elliot Park Business and Professional Association, president of the Community Housing Corporation and a member of the Board of Directors of several business and non-profit corporations.
He was a hard worker, avid tennis player, enthusiastic fisherman, friend to many and a man who set a fine example for his family and community. Special thanks to the staff of Roitenberg Assisted Living, Sholom Home West and Sholom Hospice.
Funeral service, WEDNESDAY, 2:00 PM at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. S, Minneapolis. SHIVA WEDS 7 PM, Roitenberg Assisted Living, 3610 Phillips Pkwy, St. Louis Park. Memorials preferred to donor’s favorite charity.